Scottish Independence Referendum: Your Vote

Prudent

I'm eligible and I am undecided.

Reasons for a no vote: a) Alex Salmond, hopefully in the event of a no vote we will hear less from him; b) the faff of moving all my money south of the border; c) the faff of moving myself south of the border at a stage when I am not ready for it; d) the risk that the value of my house will drop before I can achieve c; e) the faff of finding and adjusting to a new job south of the border f) the faff having to transfer my pension to the equivilent scheme south of the border g) I like the lovely view of the hills from my window. h) I will miss my friends.

I think it is a completely imprudent for the Scottish economy and I am baffled that yes voters are not demanding more specific answers from the SNP. It feels too like buying a ticket for the Titanic

For a yes vote: a) 35 years of listening to the Scots expressing their woes about Westminster. Perhaps time to let them see if they can make a better Scotland. b) With reference to a -I would be eligible for an rUk passport and have considered moving south for retirement anyway in the future to be nearer family.

Thrugelmir

Totally neutral. So abstaining. A decision for those North of the Border.

Europe well that's a different matter. Euro elections in May. So be interesting to see how the vote goes both in England and Scotland.

tberry6686

No

Voting No. The whole idea behind this is for Salmond to go down in history as being the father of modern Scotland. The fact that Scotland will lose tens of thousands of jobs and be in the economic wilderness for years, along with surrendering most of what we would gain to the EC just to gain entry into it.

chucknorris

Leanne1812 wrote: »

You ask about economic repercussions and do I fully understand. I would answer that based on my research the economic future of Scotland is more positive being independent.

What research have you done? I'm wondering if perhaps you are employed as an economist for the SNP? You may have done extensive research and dedicated significant time for months on this subject, but the problem is that most who vote will not have done so or even be capable of drawing meaningful correct conclusions from their research.

Generali

Leanne1812 wrote: »

You ask about economic repercussions and do I fully understand. I would answer that based on my research the economic future of Scotland is more positive being independent. There are uncertainties of course but all the talk of interest rises & job loses can just as easily happen in the union. Nobody can predict these things with certainty. To have control over all of Scotland's revenues & be able to spend & invest can only be good for us.

What research please? I'd be very interested to understand.

I work for a company that invests people's money and we'd love to be able to help our clients with some great insights like that. The general consensus is that independence would be bad for Scotland.

Leanne1812 wrote: »

Self determination, a Scottish Government, elected by scots working purely in the interests its residents. How can that be a bad thing?

Nothing wrong with self determination it's just all about where you draw the line. Scottish independence or The Orkneys going it alone or I'm not paying my taxes any more, I'll go it alone.

The_Angry_Jock

chucknorris wrote: »

What research have you done?

She watched a video on YouTube.

purch

Yes

I voted Yes, even though I don't have a real vote.

IMHO it will be a disaster economically for Scotland, for the Yes side to win, but after seeing how determined they are and how dismissive they are of any rational debate, then they !!!!ing well deserve to fall flat of their smug faces.

P.S. Sorry Hamish and the other sensible Scots, nothing personal but your kinfolk are a pain !!!

zagubov

I don't have a vote but have kith and kin there.

I've noticed how many of the yes posters on other threads have children and seem keen to put down roots and stay in the country.

On the other hand, the unionists either don't seem to mention having children and/or appear to be rootless and discuss moving as soon as possible.

Doesn't apply to all but wonder whether the yes and the no voters are equally keen on forming or maintaining ties with Scotland and are thinking about their children's future.

If I had a vote it would have been for separation of the two parliaments to a Devo Max position, but failing that independence would be the next best option.

The_Angry_Jock

No Voter - Traitor, selfish, ignorant, childless.

Yes Voter - Patriot, altruistic, well-read, baby factory.

Undecided - See No Voter.

Prudent

zagubov wrote: »

I don't have a vote but have kith and kin there.

I've noticed how many of the yes posters on other threads have children and seem keen to put down roots and stay in the country.

On the other hand, the unionists either don't seem to mention having children and/or appear to be rootless and discuss moving as soon as possible.

Doesn't apply to all but wonder whether the yes and the no voters are equally keen on forming or maintaining ties with Scotland and are thinking about their children's future.

If I had a vote it would have been for separation of the two parliaments to a Devo Max position, but failing that independence would be the next best option.

My child who was born and grew up in Scotland. Now an adult, she lives in London and is not keen to return. However the fact that she may change her mind in the future is something else that swings me to a no vote. I don't want her coming back to a wasteland.